The ten most ridiculous Indian road rules (as seen by me) in no particular order

1.      Whoever has the loudest horn shall have right of way

2.     Speed limits are merely an indication of a speed you may want to travel (most often the slowest speed)

3.     Lanes are just a guideline feel free to drive also in the hard shoulder or to travel in the wrong direction in the right hand lane of the motorway (especially if you are a cycle rickshaw travelling at night)

4.     High beams should be used at all times the more people you can dazzle the more points you get

5.     Speed bumps and rumble strips shall be found in the most inconvenient places e.g. The end of a slip road or just randomly placed on the motorway

6.     Circles (roundabouts) are a free for all charge in with your horn blaring and hope you make it to the other side (this also applies to junctions)

7.      When negotiating a circle always expect the person on your left to be travelling straight or right because why wouldn’t you make a right hand turn from the left hand lane

8.     Tailgating is a perfectly acceptable form of behaviour and should be encouraged where appropriate

9.     Indicators are for those you know where to find it on the dashboard for everyone else (read the majority of the population) an arm stuck out the window will suffice the less warning to the traffic behind the better.

10. However if indicators are used they in equal measure mean “I’m going to move out now” or “please overtake me as I’m going to slow” go with your gut instinct and hope you don’t collide